Application and progress of three dimensional imaging and printing for the clinical management of pancreatic malignancy

VernacularTitle:三维成像及三维打印技术在胰腺恶性肿瘤临床诊疗中的应用进展
Author: Chunfu ZHU ¹ ; Changjie PAN ; Lihua CHENG ; Qiang CHEN ; Zhongzhi JIA ; Xihu QIN
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1. 南京医科大学附属常州市第二人民医院普通外科
Keywords: Pancreatic malignancy; Computed tomography (CT); Three dimensional printing
From: Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2018;24(8):574-576
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Three dimensional (3D) imaging and 3D printing have been applied in pancreatic malignancy management.The 3D imaging can not only be applied in pre-procedural evaluation and planning,but also it can be used for residents and fellows for training and education,and families of patients advsing.A model of pancreatic and its surrounding structures can be gotten by the 3D printing technique based on 3D imaging,which can not only recognize the anatomical structure,but also can make the guidance for the procedure.3D imaging and 3D printing technique have an important role in the management of pancreatic malignancy.In this review,we summarized the application of 3D) imaging and 3D printing in malignant neoplasm of pancreas.